At the time, that's what you were.

[He looked down at their joined hands, lifting them as he lowered his head to press a kiss to her thumb.]

You're the only one human who's been able to cause me pain like that. I can think of quite a few ways it would be sexy. You in a sexy but stern teacher's outfit with a riding crop...

[Mm. That was a good mental image.]

I'm not of the mind to be beat to death, Detective. But a little extra something... well. That's the rub of it, isn't it? Everything with you is extra. Even your touch is... more. I like it.